Bertini B5: A hot new choice amongst travel systems

My infant carseat expires in about 3 months… not quite enough time to use the old seat for my new baby. So I’ve been surveying the aisles of Babies R Us, Target, and the like for a new seat.

And, really, if I’m going to get a new seat, I might as well get a travel system to make life easier, right? The Bertini B5 catches my eye time and again at BRU, and not just because its also in my garage. With its sharp-looking fabric of black and white with yellow piping, its certain to be a set you give a second look to as well. (Please, go to the store and take a look yourself, or see my image of the stroller here. Its so much a sharper look†in person.)

We’ve tested out the B5 carseat in 3 cars, making sure it fits with ease. (According to Car Passenger†Seat Tech Dr. Laura Jana, this is extremely important when selecting a carseat. Always ask to take it outside to your car(s) and make sure its a comfortable fit.) Surprisingly, I could fit the Bertini, a Britax Roundabout and a Britax Marathon 3-across in the second row of my Honda Pilot. The squeeze was extremely tight, but it was doable.† In the VW Routan (image here) which I recently tested, I found it difficult to install, but not so much because of the B5’s LATCHs, more because the LATCHes are difficult to access in the Routan. It also fit nicely in our Honda Accord, though only 2 seats will fit in there.

A feature I love in the B5 is the ability to keep the handle in the upright position. This isn’t something all seats do (read your instruction guide because all seats are different) and with 3 kids any little step you can avoid (like clicking the handle down) is a bonus.

The seat features EPP ProTech foam (energy absorbing)†and adjustable stay in car base which uses either LATCH and tether. As well you can strap the seat directly into the car. And while it provides more legroom than the average seat (allowing for longer babies and longer use than many seats), it also comes with an insert for smaller babies. The seat has been tested and approved for babies 4 to 35 pounds.

The stroller, which is approved up to 50 pounds, offers a large seat base, huge basket, and an easy-to-collapse one handed release. The highlight to the stroller? It stands upright and clips in the baby seat simply by placing the carrier onto the stroller.

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Absolutely love this system! Got it almost 4 years ago when we were expecting our first.
Was wondering if anyone that has this stroller could send me a picture of underneath the swivel side of the front cup tray. Not the side that releases and swings up, but the stationary side.
We have lost the pin/screw that keeps the tray attached to the stroller. Since this has been discontinued, was wondering a way to fix myself.
Thanks for any help!mckillipjason@yahoo.com

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Wonderful blog and amazing design and style.

Corrine. It is discontinued. Ours is expiring at the end of the year. Thought it would last to transport our son who is coming early October but seems like we will have to get a new infant seat. If you can find the stroller believe a safety 1st onboard 35 air will work with the stroller.

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